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If you own and maintain an older car (especially 15 years and older) you must be willing to take care of its lubrication needs or you may spend big money later in repairs.

Contains all supplies and video instructions you need - except a multitool (see description. )Ever wish you could get rid of the annoying wiper scratches on your front windshield (or rear hatch glass if you have a rear wiper)?

If you own a 1998 to 2006 Mercedes with a V6 (M112) or a V8 (M113) engine this is one job you will have to deal with at some point. Just pull the top cover off your engine and look.

If you are tired of "guessing" on those critical low torque settings maybe it is time to get a small torque wrench. This is the one Kent likes for super low torque settings up. It is quality made and will not cost you an arm and a leg. You can even calibrate it yourself!

When working on automotive engines a long heavy machinist straight edge is a must. This is the best way to tell if the mating surfaces are flat and true. That includes cylinder heads, engine blocks, intake and exhaust manifolds as well as critical sealing metal to metal covers and housings. 

Save $20 when you purchase these two kits together. Each can also be purchased separately. For a full description of each kit, click on the related products below. Each description will give you a complete summary of the specifications and usage.

This kit includes 6 end fittings that attach the lines to the struts and the valve block, 1 meter of 4mm high-pressure line,  and 2 splice connectors if you have to replace a broken or cracked plastic high-pressure line. These are "push-on to lock" in place. Very easy to install.

Sold in sets of two, as shown. They are very high quality and much less prone to break than the cheap ones. These are used on top of the struts and all the connections of the valve block. Used on the W220, W211, W212, ML with airmatic, and the W221.

 You will save $$ by purchasing the complete kit. Each item can be purchased separately in the related products below. Click on each one to learn the specifics of each product included here.

Are you having trouble finding the leak in your Airmatic Mercedes? Do not throw parts at it until you do the proper testes. Watch the video below and Kent will explain and demonstrate how this tester can save you $$ and GREAT frustration. 

Kent has been "into" lubrication since his younger years, flying and working on airplanes over 50 years ago.

It is the bushing you can not see and it is very hard to inspect. There are two ways you can replace them.

For E430, ML430, E500, E55. S500, CL500, and SL500 through 2003. Every M112 V8 I have worked on starts making front engine bearing noise around 90K to 100K. Almost like clockwork! This is a service you will want to perform whether you have had your Benz for a long time or just purchased one.

Kent is a firm believer in using these strong magnets inside a transmission pan to help extend its useful life. 

They should be placed toward the rear of the pan as shown in the picture below.

2FREE limp-home troubleshooting video included! Be forewarned! It is not as easy as it looks on some YouTube videos to remove a valve body and conductor plate from an early 722.9 transmission.

Kent and others have seen valve cover leaks return within a few years after resealing. Some feel this may be a design flaw, but I contend the job was never done right in the first place. Let Kent explain why the leaks come back...

Depending on the age and mileage of your V6 or V8 engine, this part may or may not need to be changed when you replace the breather hoses. You can check before ordering. If the part is still soft and rubbery, then it most likely can be reused.

Anytime you need to replace your rear shocks/struts, you must drop the rear control arm. If you are doing other rear suspension work, you may need to drop it as well. Kent came up with this tool kit when he was converting his SL500 to conventional coil-over shock absorbers.